DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: DEVELOPMENT

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/07/04
Salary: R1 582 272 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Apply with a Z83

Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.

Fill the Z83 for this post

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or equivalent. 5 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in a similar environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Security Clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service policies and mandates. Knowledge of all relevant legislation, norms and standards. Applied Strategic Thinking, Professional values and attitudes, Leadership interdisciplinary systems. Knowledge of PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. Communication, presentation, report writing, problem solving, negotiation and organising skills. service delivery standards. Developing others (coaching, mentoring, training). Project and programme management. Decision making. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Conflict management. Analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.

Duties

Manage the provision and delivery of psychological services within the department. Manage, develop and design psychological programs for offenders. Develop and manage therapeutic and counselling Services. Manage the provision and delivery of social work services within the department. Ensure the development, alignment, implementation of and compliance with departmental policies, procedures and applicable legislation to social work services. Ensure the provision, maintenance and enhancement of social work programmes and services according to the set standard. Manage and coordinate the provision and delivery of spiritual care services. Manage spiritual care program design and development. Ensure implementation of systems and tools for effective functioning of spiritual care. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

Where to send your application

Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and send your complete application to: The Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Corner Church and Schubart Street) OR you can submit your application online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174

Note

Appointment under the Correctional Service Act

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.